Christian Theologians: 'Episcopal Muslim' Faith is Illogical, Contradictory

libertymeansfreedom »

Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:57 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I'd have to say many people these days are taking on self-styled religions, picking and choosing what they will believe.
One way I would clear up the question of whether one can be a Muslim AND a Christian is to look at the person they say God is. I know two guys named John. One is black, about 6' tall and the other is white, about 5'8". Obviously they are not the same guy. So, if you're serious about whether one can be a Muslim and a Christian, take the time to study and find out who the Bible says "Jehovah" is and who Islam teaches "Allah" is and see whether they are the same person, the same God. When your eternity is at stake, it's worth the effort, I would think.

Baptist Seminary Head Highlights Mormons' Self-Contradictory Church Claims

libertymeansfreedom »

Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:44 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 2

If the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is Christian, then why do they want me to, in effect, convert from Christianity (in which I have committed my life to Christ, repented of my sins, and been baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to walk in newness of life), and be baptized into their church?

Why, exactly, does Joseph Smith say in Joseph Smith - History 1:18,19, (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/js_h/1/8,10#8)
18 "My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join." ". . . I asked the Personages who stood above me in the light, which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)—and which I should join.
19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.”

The Bible teaches in Ephesians 4:5 that there is one Lord, one Faith, and one Baptism. I'd have to say that we shouldn't be arguing over the definition of what a Christian is, and, instead concern ourselves as to whether Jesus claims us as His own. It is His church after all, and His body. No matter what anyone else thinks about whether I'm saved or not, or if I'm really a Christian, I'm much more concerned with His opinion of me than anyone else's.

After reading the Book of Mormon and praying as the Elders from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints asked me to, and even reading quite a bit of the Pearl of Great Price and Doctrine & Covenants, and, having done quite a bit of other reading and research, my conclusion was that Mormonism is best described as a 'pseudo-Christian cult.' I do not believe all of their doctrines are compatible with what the Bible teaches. I felt very sad with this conclusion because I have Latter Day Saints as friends, who are very good people, and who probably act more "Christian" than many inside the mainstream church.

Skepticism Over Validity of Ex-Gay Story Prompts 'Confessions'

libertymeansfreedom »

Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:58 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I agree with AC on 1), 2), and 3). . .
I would like to point out, after having read the Book of Mormon for myself that many of the Latter Day Saints' beliefs and doctrines (or mormonism) comes from a variety of sources. They have other 'standard works' they consider scripture. So, one must know the Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price are 3 of their scriptural works as well as the official teachings of the prophet, seer, and revelator of their church, which you might find in 'Conference' messages or the "Ensign" magazine. They badger you to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it and then be baptized without telling you many of their beliefs Christians oppose are not in the Book of Mormon.